Editorial conference coming to Cedar Rapids with Mike Rowe keynote
Local recruiters landed the Iowa Association of Business and Industry conference at the Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids on June 9. Keynote speaker is Mike Rowe of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs. Ku dos to the Jones County Snow Chasers for aiding responders in rescuing dozens of stranded motorists during a severe blizzard on January 26 across Anamosa Martell Monticello and Onslow.
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Lake Delhi dam restoration eyed for 2015 completion
After a 2008 and 2010 flood damaged the Delhi dam the phase one restoration received a federal permit. Officials say reconstruction could finish by year end with lake levels restored by early 2015 and the powerhouse repaired possibly enabling future power generation. The project costs exceed 15 million dollars with over 8 million funded by state and county, aiming to recoup from future benefits.
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ISU researchers plea deals spark campus fraud probe
A former Iowa State University team member admitted fraud over a vaccine efficacy claim tied to federal grants totaling 19 million dollars. Another ISU professor pled guilty to submitting false NSF expense vouchers and resigned.
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Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Eyes Military Justice Reform
The committee will study bill changes to Iowa Code on military justice strengthening reporting of sexual assault and creating military sexual predation as a new crime. Col Gregory Hapgood of Iowa National Guard criticizes the legislation, arguing current protections fail victims who report systemic failures.
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Davis blows off Gosnell case amid Texas abortion clash
Democratic state senator Endy Davis, candidate for Texas governor, cites pink sneakers from a 11 hour filibuster against 20 week abortion ban. She downplays Gosnell case, questions clinic standards, and misreads public opinion on late term abortion.
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Alliant Energy official urges common ground with EPA
Doug Kopp vice president of environmental affairs at Alliant Energy writes about meeting EPA regulators, supporting emissions reductions, and a long term plan to provide reliable affordable power. He highlights energy efficiency programs, mercury S02 NOx reductions, wind power investments and customer environmental benefits.
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